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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.36, 12,091.08 and 2,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.36, 12,091.08 and 2,867 is: 4,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.36 : 12,091.08 = 2,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.36/12,091.08 = 2,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.36x = 12,091.08 × 2,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.36x = 34,665,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,665,126.36/8,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.63

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